Harriet Tubman might soon be on a new twenty dollar bill. Enslaved in Maryland by the owner of a small farm, Harriet Tubman (c.1822-1913) ran away when she was approximately 18. She left her husband and family behind but repeatedly…
A Bit of Bitcoin Geography
Our story starts in San Francisco with a programmer, Stefan Thomas, who has a cache of 7,002 Bitcoin worth approximately $220 million (on January 12). During 2011, he was given those Bitcoin for making this animated video. Do take a…
How the U.S. Mint and a Breath Mint Are Causing Coin Shortages
Hershey’s Breath Saver mints and the U.S. Mint have both contributed to the coin shortages problems that the Federal Reserve is trying to solve.
When It’s Legal to Launder Our Money
Worried about contaminated currency, monetary officials have quarantined cash and limited its circulation during epidemics.
What Happens When Landlords Don’t Receive the Rent
When millions of jobless individuals cannot pay the rent, they initiate a ripple of nonpayments that touches many people and businesses.
The Cash That We Stash During a Disaster
In the past, and now, when there is political and economic uncertainty, we’ve had global demand for U.S. $100 bills increase.
Throwback Thursday: Morgan Stanley, E*Trade, and the 1930s
When it announced its $13 billion deal for E*Trade, Morgan Stanley reminded us of the reason it was created during the 1930s.
The Human Side of Money
Economic anthropologists focus on the human side of money when they see us now and in the past, as individuals, as families, and as one world.
Where People Prefer Non-Cash Transactions
Whether you depend on cash or non-cash transactions can depend on whether you are young or old and the country where you live.
Where People Save A Lot
For many different reasons, the savings rate for our nation and the cash we stash under our mattress can vary considerably.